Advisor, Labour Relations

Aecon Concessions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in infrastructure development! As a Labour Relations Advisor, you will play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships between employees and trade unions. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects while ensuring compliance with labour agreements and resolving workplace issues. The company is committed to safety, integrity, and accountability, providing a supportive environment for your career growth. If you're passionate about building inclusive workplaces and have a strong background in labour relations, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Mental Health Support Services

Career Development Programs

Diversity & Inclusion Training

Employee Resource Groups

Sustainable Construction Initiatives

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in labour relations required.
• Strong understanding of construction industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide labour relations consultation in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Promote early dispute resolution to maintain harmonious labour relations.

Skills

Labour Relations

Conflict Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Diploma in Labour Relations

Tools

MS Office Suite

Grievance Management Systems

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns [e-mail]

Date: May 6, 2025

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA

Position Title: Advisor, Labour Relations

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsiblyby minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Position Overview

Reporting to the LR Manager, the Labour Relations Advisor has a strong labour and union relations background and is responsible for working closely with employees, union representatives, and Project Teams to ensure compliance with labour agreements, resolve workplace issues, and will assist with building and fostering a positive labour relations environment between our Project Teams and trade union partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides labour relations consultation, advice and support in a fast-paced construction environment
• Promotes early dispute resolution objectives to identify and reduce potential conflict between Project Teams and trade union partners to promote harmonious labour relations on the job sites
• Read, understand and provide counsel regarding interpretation and application of collective agreements with regard to various labour matters (e.g. progressive discipline procedures, performance, attendance management, etc.)
• Work with operations and union management to resolve Labour Relations issues / conflict. (e.g. Grievances, Arbitrations, Sector / Jurisdictional disputes, workforce shortages, referrals, etc.)
• Assist operations in developing site specific documents and other site-specific LR planning and strategy
• Assist with the creation and review of LR documentation (e.g. wage schedules, prejobs, CA’s, PLA’s, etc.)
• Fosters effective relationships with Trade Unions and Representatives
• Monitor legislation and regulations affecting Labour and Employment and advise management on new developments
• Maintains up to date knowledge of construction industry trends and best practices in the sector
• Provides training and information sessions to stakeholders on labour relations matters as required
• Work with Proposals and Estimating to provide support during pursuits (e.g. application of Collective Agreements, Union enabling efforts, PLA’s, Rate tables etc.)
• Participates in committees and stakeholder committee as required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration and/or Labour Relations or Human Resources is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in labour relations, minimum of 2-3 years of experience is required
• Good understanding and working knowledge of Building Trades, CLAC and Non-Union labour within the construction industry is required
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build superior working relationships
• Knowledge of provincial labour relations practices and legal framework
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to manage conflict is essential
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi task and to function independently
• Advanced computer skills MS Office including Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and grievance or document management systems
• Valid Drivers License require for frequent travel for meetings

Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.